Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Installation - Level 3 - 603/7790/2 - (LCL)

The LCL Awards Level 3 qualification in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems is designed for learners looking to develop their knowledge and practical skills in renewable heating technology.

The course covers the fundamental principles of heat pump technology, including system components, operational characteristics, efficiency, system design, hot water cylinder selection, hydraulic systems and heat pump controls.

You'll also learn how to plan and prepare for installations, install air source heat pump units, test and commission systems, and carry out routine servicing and maintenance. The course includes practical skills relating to non-refrigerant circuits, as well as fault diagnosis and customer handover requirements.

The qualification is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) as a demonstration of competency as required to join the scheme.

This qualification is ideal for:

• Building engineering professionals looking to enter the renewable heating sector.
• Heating and plumbing professionals expanding their technical skills.
• Experienced installers looking to develop knowledge of air source heat pump systems.
• Professionals interested in low-carbon heating technologies.
• Those looking to develop skills in heat pump installation and maintenance.
• Learners who meet the required Building Engineering sector entry requirements.

Air source heat pumps are an important technology within the transition towards lower-carbon heating. This qualification provides building engineering professionals with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in ASHP systems and their installation.

By completing this qualification, you'll:

• Develop knowledge of air source heat pump technology.
• Understand key principles of heat pump system design.
• Develop practical installation skills.
• Learn how to test and commission ASHP systems.
• Develop skills in routine maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Build knowledge that can support progression within renewable heating.

During the course, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• Heat pump technology and system components.
• Heat pump operational characteristics and system arrangements.
• Heat pump efficiency and design selection.
• Domestic hot water cylinder selection and system design principles.
• Hydraulic system design principles.
• Heat pump controls.
• Planning and preparing for installation.
• Installing air source heat pump units.
• Testing and commissioning ASHP systems.
• Routine servicing and maintenance.
• Fault diagnosis.
• Customer handover requirements.

Your training includes:

• Core knowledge of heat pump technology and system design.
• Air source heat pump installation training.
• Practical installation of non-refrigerant systems.
• Testing and commissioning procedures.
• Routine servicing and maintenance.
• Fault diagnosis.
• Guidance on system handover.
• Training covering relevant installation requirements.

Learners holding a Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) in the Building Engineering sector which includes the current WRAS Water Regulations/Water Byelaws, or an equivalent qualification, will confirm their capability to complete the qualification.

The qualification requires learners to demonstrate their knowledge and practical competence in air source heat pump systems, including installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of non-refrigerant circuits.

This qualification can help building engineering professionals develop specialist skills in air source heat pump installation and maintenance and progress further within the renewable heating sector.

It can support progression into:

• Air source heat pump installation.
• Renewable heating systems.
• Heat pump servicing and maintenance.
• Further renewable energy qualifications.
• Work towards MCS requirements, subject to meeting the scheme's relevant requirements.